episode 5
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Lena went on to meet Plades. It was a warm and pleasant afternoon. And even to her own surprise, she found herself a tad joyful. He was sitting in the open area of the restaurant. He had was looking into the horizon, obviously immersed in his thoughts. He looked quite statuesque. Lena took a moment to observe him. He was beautiful. She caught herself then walked up to him.
"Plades?"
"Hey Lena. I just got her too. Have a sit"
She sat.
"So, where do I begin? I have a friend who would love a virtual assistant. To me, any serious minded person can pull it of. Can you?"
"Sure I can. But how much are we talking here? " she asked
She picked the coffee set in front of her
" Thousands a week. Not many hours a day.."
She almost spat out her coffee
"Are you okay?" he asked?
"Yes I am. It's just that I'm a bit dazed. It's a dream job"
"i think so too"
"Are you interested, so that we can go see my friend? "he asked
" Sure"
"Alright. Let's have a bit before we go. Fancy anything on the menu? "
" I'll have the uhm-m, bread cake and an expresso "
" You love your coffee huh?" he smiled
"that's not to common in this part of the world "
" i guess so. It gives me some kind of life " she cracked a smile
*
They had finished eating and were off to see the man in need of a personal assistant. The interaction they had at the restaurant made Lena more confused and intrigued about him. Plades to her was an alien acting out what a semblance of a human appeared to be like. It was interesting in a weird way. Lena rode in his car. It was comfortable and smelled so good. They drove in silence, Lena curiously observing the back of his neck from time to time.
The got to their destination. The place was a company called Zed. It was buzzing fashion company that was high on innovation. It was the best thing next to sliced bread.
"My friend is a young growing entrepreneur. You might have heard of him, probably, " Plades said
" So, your friend is the great Zed! What are the odds" Lena's eyes widen
"You know, that's the most I've seen you excited in all my time living next to you in Anolsi " Plades commented
Her eyebrows lifted.
" Really. How long have you been observing me then? "
" I promise that I'm no stalker but i can say since the moment i moved here. " he laughed
" i guess this is the most exciting thing that has ever happened all my life. I guess my existence is as mundane as Anolsi "
" You say the town's name like it was a dreaded serial killer," Plades observed
"Let's go in. I'm excited beyond myself! " Lena said
They went in and Lena observed her environment. It was no paper company. She was filled with richness of art and life. As they walked through the hall to the reception, an attractive grinning man approached them.
"Plades, my dude. I'm glad you could drop in. Now who is the beauty? " he said
Plades chuckled
"This is Lena, Zed. Lena, well Zed"
"Nice to meet you Zed" Lena smiled
"Same. I am thrilled to meet you. Do you know Onela Feeddkolfv, you look so much like her "
" Thanks a lot. It's my first time hearing that."
"Ok, both of you follow me. Let's get right to business " he gestured to them
He led them into a private space.
*
They had a talk for about an hour. Within that time they had discussed terms and conditions of her work. She was hired! It was hard to believe her ears. She and Plades left together.
" i can't thank you enough, "she said
" It's alright. I'm helping out my friend too. I know that you will do a good job. Besides, I've observed that you are not the type to let social life take over your job"
"What social life! " she laughed
He smiled. Her eyes twinkle.
He drove her home.
- Writer
